Amway Founder Rich DeVos Fact #6: Sports

Rich has invested in various sport’s teams over the years but as of now, he just owns the NBA franchise Orlando Magic, and has a minority share in the Chicago Cubs baseball club.

Amway Founder Rich DeVos & Jay Van Andel Fact #7: First Business

The first business had both of these men working together. They started a drive-in diner.

Amway Founder Rich DeVos Fact #8: He Has A Heart

Richard DeVos is well known for giving back. He does have a heart to help people but that is not what I am talking about here. You see, Rich has a new heart. In 1997, he was the recipient of a new heart via transplant.

Amway Founder Rich DeVos Fact #9: Rich Has Strong Christian Values

Richard DeVos holds strong to his Christian values. He is greatly opposed to gay marriage and has been attacked for his beliefs.

Amway Founder Rich DeVos Fact #10: Author

Richard has authored various books:

Believe – 1975

Compassionate Capitalism – 1993

Hope From My Heart – 2000

Ten Powerful Phrases For Positive People – 2008

Simply Rich – 2014

Jay Van Andel

Amway Founder Jay Van Andel Fact #11: Birth & Death

Jay was born in 1924 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He passed away in 2004 from Parkinson’s Disease.

Amway Founder Jay Van Andel Fact #12: Family

Jay was married to Betty Hoekstra – Van Andel who also passed away in 2004 from complittcations with Alheimers. They had four children:

Steve

Dave

Nan

and Barb

Amway Founder Jay Van Andel Fact #13: Chamber of Commerce

Jay Van Andel was Chairman of the United States Chamber of Commerce from 1979 to 1980.

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